Week 14: vs Arizona Cardinals

Mark and Joe say: Tough matchup. Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins watched their offense and defense drown in Baltimore last weekend, losing 6-38 - Tannehill had a miserable outing against the Ravens with 29/40 for 226 yards passing, one TD and three interceptions thrown, with two sacks taken for -11 yards. Jarvis Landry (14 targets for 11/87/0 receiving) was solid for fantasy owners in PPR leagues, followed by Dion Sims (four for 3/39/0) and DeVante Parker (four for 3/34/1) as the only receivers who went over 30 yards last weekend. We'll see if Tannehill and company can put up a better effort here in Week 14.
The Cardinals' pass defense fended off Kirk Cousins and company last weekend, allowing 21/37 for 246 net yards, one TD and one interception thrown, with two sacks of Cousins for -25 yards. Two weeks ago they allowed 26/34 for 244 net yards passing, two TDs and one interception (with three sacks generated for -25 yards) to Matt Ryan. So far this year Arizona is ranked third in the NFL averaging 199.3 net passing yards allowed per game, with 10 passing scores given out vs. 11 interceptions (tied for eighth in the NFL) and 31 sacks (tied for fourth in the league) generated. From Week 10 to Week 13 of the 2016 season (over the last four weeks, but includes 10 teams on bye during that time span - each team has at least three games played in the last four weeks), Arizona has averaged 20.7 fantasy points allowed per game to opposing quarterbacks (15th in the NFL); and 26.7 fantasy points per game allowed to wide receivers (eighth-most); with 3.5 fantasy points given up per game to tight ends (least in the league).
Tannehill and company have a tough game ahead against the solid Cardinals' defense.